Ben Pykare, Ph.D. (Arts & Letters)
Ben Pykare is a Graduate Career Consultant in the Center for Career Development, where he supports graduate students in the College of Arts and Letters as they explore and pursue meaningful career pathways. He holds a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Master of Arts in Medieval Studies from the University of Notre Dame.
Prior to joining the Center for Career Development, Ben spent three years working with undergraduate and graduate international students as a consulting editor and mentor, helping them navigate educational and professional opportunities. He also collaborated with Notre Dame’s Medieval Institute to create and produce the ongoing podcast Meeting in the Middle Ages.
Ben brings a passion for mentorship, storytelling, and student development to his work, helping graduate students articulate the value of their academic experiences and discern fulfilling professional futures.
Ben Pykare
Graduate Career Consultant | College of Arts & Letters
W528H Duncan Student Center
bpykare@nd.edu